dear

a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

with or in a close or intimate relationship

“my sisters and brothers are near and dear”

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

with affection

“she loved him dearly”

at a great cost

“he paid dearly for the food”

having a high price

“much too dear for my pocketbook”

dearly loved

sincerely earnest

“one's dearest wish”